The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Market Cap | 37.93B +12.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 11.99B +11.5% |
| Net Income | 1.09B -33.6% |
| EPS | 5.37 -33.8% |
| Shares Out | 202.84M |
| PE Ratio | 34.81 |
| Forward PE | 20.93 |
| Dividend | $5.81 (3.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,599,552 |
| Open | 190.38 |
| Previous Close | 188.85 |
| Day's Range | 186.18 - 190.65 |
| 52-Week Range | 150.04 - 239.48 |
| Beta | 0.07 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 212.82 (+13.82%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
About HSY
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Hershey's revenue was $11.69 billion, an increase of 4.38% compared to the previous year's $11.20 billion. Earnings were $883.26 million, a decrease of -60.24%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $212.82, which is an increase of 13.82% from the latest price.
News
The Hershey Company Transcript: Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum 2026
Management outlined a disciplined growth strategy with increased investment in brands, innovation, and technology, aiming for balanced price and volume growth through 2027. Margin recovery, portfolio expansion in premium and salty snacks, and a unified operating model are key priorities.
HERSHEY'S KISSES AND POKÉMON ARE BACK -- AND THIS TIME, TEAM ROCKET WANTS IN
Limited-Edition Foils, a Digital Collecting Hub, and an Instagram Takeover Help Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon HERSHEY, Pa., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey's Kisses is teaming up with The Pokémon...
Hershey to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 12, 2026
HERSHEY, Pa., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Steve Voskuil, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat session at the Goldman Sachs ...
The Hershey Company Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory approval of executive compensation. Strategic plans focus on next-generation snacking, supply chain modernization, and double-digit earnings growth. Key risks like cocoa price volatility were addressed with robust mitigation strategies.
Hershey price target lowered to $208 from $230 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $208 from $230 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares after its Q1 results. The firm remains at…
Hershey price target lowered to $220 from $225 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $220 from $225 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company is seeing confection market share weakness…
Hershey price target lowered to $240 from $248 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $240 from $248 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company reported solid Q1 results and the…
Got “Ozempic breath?” Hershey sees GLP-1 lift for mints, gum
Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner said GLP-1 drugs are helping to boost sales of mints and gum, including the company's Ice Breakers
Roblox downgraded, Hershey upgraded: Wall Street’s top analyst calls
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today’s research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by…
Hershey price target lowered to $200 from $215 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $200 from $215 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Hershey posted a strong Q1 beat with 2026 guidance…
Hershey price target lowered to $204 from $211 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $204 from $211 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Hershey upgraded to Buy from Hold at TD Cowen
TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow upgraded Hershey (HSY) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged $210 price target following the Q1 report. The firm has increased confidence that Hershey will…
America's protein obsession rages on. Chipotle, Hershey and others are capitalizing.
Americans are on a health and weight-loss kick, and they're increasingly turning to protein to get the most out of what they eat.
Hershey price target lowered to $220 from $240 at BofA
BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $220 from $240 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Despite Q1 adjusted EPS that beat BofA’s forecast, shares…
Hershey CEO on Making Luxury Chocolate Accessible—and Battling Ozempic Breath
Trips to mouth. Democratizing luxury. Ozempic breath. It sounds like refrigerator magnet poetry, but these are a few of the things on Hershey Chief Executive Kirk Tanner's mind.
Hershey says GLP-1s are driving higher gum and mint sales
Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner said that the chocolatier is seeing higher sales for its mints and gum, thanks to the growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs. Sales of Hershey's Ice Breakers rose 8% in the first quar...
Hershey reports Q1 adjusted EPS $2.35, consensus $2.04
Reports Q1 revenue $3.1B, consensus $3.03B. “We kicked off the year strong and are on track to hit our financial targets for 2026. Hershey’s (HSY) and Reese’s are key drivers,…
Hershey backs FY26 adjusted EPS view $8.20-$8.52, consensus $8.40
Backs FY26 revenue view up 4%-5%. Sees FY26 capital expenditures $425M-$475M. The company said, “Adjusted 2026 projected earnings per share-diluted, as presented above, does not include the impact of ...
The Hershey Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Confectionery faced increased competition but expects H2 momentum from innovation and tentpole events. Gross margins are set to rise, snacks core brands are strong, and guidance remains unchanged with favorable elasticities and robust retail execution.
Hershey Profit Jumps as Price Hikes Boost Sales
Hershey reported higher first-quarter profit as price increases announced last year provided a boost to revenue, even as its sales volume declined.
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
HERSHEY, Pa., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Commo...
The Hershey Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 net sales rose 10.6% year-over-year, with strong brand and innovation performance. Full-year guidance for organic net sales and adjusted EPS growth remains unchanged, as margin recovery and robust demand are expected to continue.
Hershey Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
HERSHEY, Pa., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026 and reaffirmed its 2026 sales and earning...
Hershey price target lowered to $227 from $247 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $227 from $247 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm is adjusting estimates across its packaged…
Hershey price target lowered to $215 from $230 at Stifel
Stifel analyst Matthew Smith lowered the firm’s price target on Hershey (HSY) to $215 from $230 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Food group earnings remain under pressure,…